Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini
A creamy and comforting chicken alfredo dish cooked effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 20 ounces Cheese Tortellini
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the broth and garlic: Pour in the chicken broth and add minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and set it to low heat for 360 minutes or high heat for 240 minutes.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the crockpot.
- Stir in cream and cheese: Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to the shredded chicken. Stir well until everything is combined.
- Add the tortellini: Add the cheese tortellini to the mixture and stir gently. Cook on high for another 20-30 minutes until the tortellini is tender.
- Season: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with parsley: Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for added color and flavor.
Notes
Check that the chicken is fully cooked before shredding; it should no longer be pink. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken Alfredo, Tortellini, Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner